December 2, 2013

Lux Manhattan Hotel Sells for $660 Million

Lux Manhattan Hotel Sells for $660 Million

Historic Philly Hotel Finalizes $20 Million Revamp

Functional Renovation for Boston North Shore Hotel

MPINCC 2014 Opens Registration

Disney World DoubleTree Wraps Major Makeover

Regal Reinvention for Caribbean All-Inclusive

Virginia Hotel Launch Aids Wounded Warriors

Top Historic Hotels for 2013 Revealed

Big Changes for North Hollywood Hotel

USTA Urges Caution with In-Flight Phone Calls

Boston offers a wealth of fresh group-friendly venues and attractions

Boston is a hotbed of history, from famed Faneuil Hall to its compelling Common, but planners picking the locale for an upcoming event will discover anything but the same old story. The city is undergoing a renaissance that will revamp everything from its hotel...
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More East Destinations
State College, Pa., is a happening, business-savvy hub

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5 Ways to Make Technology Work for You
Dozens of new high-tech advancements promise to impact the meetings and events industry going forward, both from the perspective of industry insiders and everyday attendees. Looking to give your business or promotional campaign an upgrade? Here are five ways...
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Three Highlights from a Ft. Lauderdale Foray
Recently I made my first visit to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as part of a meetings FAM organized in conjunction with the Greater Ft. Lauderdale CVB, and came away with some very cool impressions. I’d known of course that the city was a haven of beaches and sunshine, but had no idea it was sometimes referred to as “the Venice of America” due to...
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F&B Beat: Navigating attendee food allergies (and other dietary concerns)
Bill Cosby said, “I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” In the world of event food and beverage, it really is possible to please...
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From bugs and dinosaurs to jazz and blues, Boston is buzzing with event venues
The Harvard Museum of Natural History renovated its Earth and Planetary Sciences Gallery, now displaying rocks and minerals that date back to the beginning of the solar system...
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Gideon Putnam

Gideon Putnam’s professional staff is dedicated to ensuring our guests have a quality experience. Surrounded by Saratoga Spa State Park, Gideon Putnam nurtures mind, body and spirit. The soothing environment, coupled with complimentary Wi-Fi, generates creative thinking and productivity. After work, the Roosevelt Baths & Spa, or Putnam’s Restaurant and Bar are perfect for relaxing and rejuvenating.

December Group Rates Starting at $89.
January–March Group Rates Starting at $99.

Visit GideonPutnam.com or call 866-349-4048

Palatial New York Hotel Wraps $140M Overhaul - 11/18/13
Hyatt Launches New All-Inclusive Brands - 11/11/13
FAA Expands Passenger Use of Electronics - 11/4/13
Historic NYC Hotel Adds Five Unique Suites - 10/28/13
Boston Boutique Boosts Meeting Space and More - 10/21/13

December 2, 2013

Color-Coordinated
Nix Color Sensor and App

Event inspiration often comes from unexpected places, and with the Nix color sensor and app, you can be prepared to capture it when it strikes. The sensor has reached its funding goal on Kickstarter, and promises to block ambient light to capture true colors, while storing your chosen shade in a variety of formats for easy...

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2014 Meetings Focus Trends

Wed. December 18, 2013
Get both a recap of 2013 stats and a forecast for next year from hospitality industry analyst Bobby Bowers, with Smith Travel Research, as well as a sneak preview of our as-yet-unpublished poll results. This free one-hour webinar will put you on the path to success for 2014.

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Tropicana Las Vegas
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs
Indian Wells California
Las Vegas Hotel and Casino

Incentive Planning:
Time and Place

• Make sure the property selected is appropriate for the size of the program. Booking a property with 1,500 rooms when the client needs 100 rooms makes them look like a little fish in a big pond. I would rather they be the big fish.

• The program should include at least one special event or activity that all participants must attend.

• Make sure travel time to reach the destination works with the number of nights the client would like to hold their incentive program. Flying from Dallas to San Juan for a three night incentive program is hard on the winners. The program would be better if it would be at least four nights.

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